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With Midwinter Break, a moving portrait of retired couple Gerry and Stella Gilmore's marriage in crisis, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of the greatest living Irish writers. Through accurate, compassionate observation and effortlessly elegant writing, MacLaverty reveals the long-unspoken insecurities that exist between Gerry and Stella over their four-day holiday in Amsterdam, crafting a profound examination of human love.
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He tried to remember what had happened next. Had they gone for coffee? Or lunch? But the picture was lost. What remained of it was the shyness and admiration which existed between them after such a long time together. BERNARD MacLAVERTY, Midwinter Break
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Well, this was a pleasant surprise in today’s post. A new collection of short stories from Bernard MacLaverty. His last novel, Midwinter Break, was magnificent. Blank Pages is published by @JonathanCape on August 5th. https://t.co/I8IiIv2Vgc
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Wow! Almost missed this. Midwinter Break is such a wonderful read. Be sure to pick it up too! https://t.co/UqUsmiCeC7